Re: nut size

Ant wrote:
> 
> What is the size of the nut that holds the back wheel drum brake in place
> in a '72 SB? I mean this one in the pic:
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/index.mv?photo+116942.jpg
> 
> thanks
> Ant

  36mm

  The axle nut is torqued to 30 MKG   (250 Foot-Lbs).
  You need a very strong socket/wrench with a 1 meter long
  extension in order to loosen the nut.  Have someone press
  on the brake pedal.

 Speedy Jim
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